2026-09-24

The Research Academy workshop offer for all postdocs and the junior faculty of the UA Ruhr in the winter semester 2026/2027 has been published.  The program consists mainly of short, intensive workshops. They are held online in English or German. Registration for all events is now open.

2026-09-21

Under the umbrella of the Research Academy, the local institutions for early-career researchers across the University Alliance Ruhr are again contributing to the Postdoc Appreciation Week in Germany. We invite you to celebrate the 5th anniversary from 21 to 25 September and register for our online events! Please note that sign-ups close one day before each event begins.

2026-09-21

Our upcoming workshop supports the Junior Faculty and posdocs of the University Alliance Ruhr in reflecting on self-leadership while actively defining their contribution to the research organization. You will build your personal Self-Leadership System and create your 12-month engagement plan. Register by 19 October.

2026-09-07

Das China-Kompetenznetzwerk für die Region Ruhr Niederrhein (CNET RNR) bietet am 8. Oktober einen praxisnahen Workshop an, der Sie auf interkulturelle, rechtliche und sprachliche Herausforderungen im Forschungsalltag vorbereitet. Teilnehmen können alle Early Career Researchers der Universitätsallianz Ruhr. Die Anmeldung ist bis 30. September möglich.

2026-09-03

During the practical dialogue, alumni share their personal experiences from the non-academic professional world with doctoral candidates and postdocs from the University Alliance Ruhr. On this year's panel, six guests will talk about their career prospects and challenges. Afterwards, you will have the opportunity to exchange ideas informally in small groups. Register now!

2026-07-09

Promotion in der Tasche und dann die Frage: in der Wissenschaft bleiben – oder vielleicht doch in die freie Wirtschaft wechseln? Aber wie fange ich das an und bin ich für Unternehmen überhaupt interessant? Um Wissenschaftler*innen auf dem Karriereweg Entscheidungshilfen zu geben, hatten wir vor zwei Jahren connecting.ruhr ins Leben gerufen. Am 7. Juli 2026 ging es dafür in die dritte Runde.

2026-06-24

From 21 June to 4 July our summer program once again brings international early career researchers from various disciplines to the Ruhr Area. The format offers prospective and early postdocs the opportunity to get to know the research landscape of the University Alliance Ruhr - as well as the Ruhr region as an attractive place to live and work. This time, we welcome 37 bright minds from 18 countries to the Ruhr Area.